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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Pages 272 through 328.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Fujiwara feel insulted by MM after his promotion in Tenroku?
(a) MM did not send congratulations.
(b) MM was not present at his induction.
(c) MM refused to address him by title.
(d) MM ignored him in the street.

2. After ten years of marriage, what did Fujiwara claim so he could avoid dealing with MM's feelings?
(a) He was too busy.
(b) She was not worthy of his attention.
(c) He did not particularly care about her feelings.
(d) He no longer loved her.

3. Why was MM unable to prepare Fujiwara's mourning clothes?
(a) The attendants in charge of that were gone.
(b) Fujiwara had gained too much weight for MM to accurately measure him.
(c) MM was too ill.
(d) MM was on a pilgrimage.

4. For what did Fujiwara constantly berate his wife during the time she dealt with a death in the family and his own illness?
(a) Her indifference.
(b) Her nursing skills.
(c) Her crying spells.
(d) Her anger.

5. After the year of mourning, what happened that sent MM back into her depression?
(a) Her son's anger.
(b) Her aunt's death.
(c) Her sister's departure.
(d) Her husband's abuse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did MM move into her father's house?

2. Which family member of MM's traveled a great deal?

3. In what season did the archery contest take place after MM's long illness?

4. What did MM reveal about her adopted daughter to Fujiwara?

5. Who took charge of the situation with the fire in MM's neighborhood?

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